Susan Jackson

Susan Mae Jackson, Tatanga Ska Wiya (White Buffalo Woman), was called home on February 23rd, 2026.

Born February 13th, 1941 in Oswego, MT. She became the fifth of eleven children to parents Wilson and Josephine Jackson. Susan grew up in Frazer, MT. Where she later attended school and obtained her GED. She worked numerous jobs, some of which she was fond of more than others. she was masterful at the many hobbies she enjoyed doing and to have a few which included sewing, baking, and gardening. she kept the biggest yard within the community teeming with an array of vibrant flowers and lush grass as only she could. She was tough like the ground she grew up on after all. More than anything she loved spending time amongst family and seeing her grandchildren grow. A good portion of such times were spent on the powwow trail where she could be found front row cheering on her grandbabies as they danced or visiting with the many friends she made along the way. She leaves behind a legacy of memories to be forever cherished. Fierce and tenacious, Susan was most assuredly the bedrock of her family, the one who knew where we came from, what we’d been through and how to hold us all together. She was our matriarch. Not only because of her age or tradition, but because of the love, grace and strength she carried through everything.

She is survived by her children Carmen, Roxanne, Carol, Niki, Lori, Kelly and Will, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and her two youngest siblings Rosalie Smoker and Roxy McDonald. She is preceded in death by her parents Wilson and Josephine Jackson, her eight siblings, her daughter Tracy and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Susan will be missed dearly by the many many people who’s lives she touched. If we made anyone feel left out it was not our intentions.